Lot 224: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. Silver Hemidrachm. Rare.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. Silver Hemidrachm (1.82 gm; 20 mm). Mint B, phase 3, Ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIb(4a)/3b(2b), pl. 14, 210; Göbl type III/1/2; Paruck -; Saeedi 64; Sunrise 704. Well struck on a nice full flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 224
Listing #: 215504
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:14:20 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $165
3 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 224
Listing #: 215504
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:14:20 PM CT
Estimate: $250